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Miami (2-1) at Nebraska (3-0) Sept. 20, 8:00, ESPN2
Here's The Deal: Two traditional powerhouses meet in Lincoln for a compelling, blast-from-the-past matchup.
Miami and Nebraska have combined to win 10 national championship, eight since 1983. But building a bridge to the glory days has been difficult for both, especially the Hurricanes. Miami is still feeling its way through the post-NCAA investigation era, while looking for its first ACC crown since joining the league a decade ago. The Canes have bounced back from a Labor Day loss to Louisville by beating Florida A&M and Arkansas State. While the Huskers have been in much better shape in recent years, hardware has been elusive for them as well. And a close call with McNeese State two weeks ago raised worries that another year will pass without a Big Ten title.
Why Miami Might Win: The offense is moving in the proper direction, and coming off its best game. The Canes have plenty of speedy playmakers, like RB Duke Johnson and receivers Stacy Coley and Phillip Dorsett. The missing piece was at quarterback, but rookie Brad Kaaya is fresh off a confidence-building effort that saw him throw for 342 yards and four scores in the Arkansas State game. If Kaaya can stay hot, Miami has the weapons to beat the Huskers to the edge.
Why Nebraska Might Win: Miami lacks the defensive front wall to stop the Husker ground game. Nebraska is averaging 324 rushing yards a game and 7.3 yards per carry, spearheaded by dynamite, do-everything RB Ameer Abdullah and shifty QB Tommy Armstrong. Testament to the team’s backfield depth, four different players have rushed for at least two scores. The Huskers will grind down a mediocre Cane front, creating opportunities for Armstrong to hook up deep with Kenny Bell and Jordan Westerkamp.
Who To Watch Out For: Miami and Nebraska have legitimate superstars on defense. Who leaves a bigger imprint on Saturday night, Husker DE Randy Gregory or Cane LB Denzel Perryman? Gregory is an elite pass-rusher, the likes of which can shatter the confidence of a young quarterback. Perryman is the perfect antidote to the run-heavy Huskers. NFL scouts want to see how both players respond to their toughest test of the season so far.
What’s Going To Happen: Chalk one up for the Big Ten … finally.
This is a marquee opportunity for Abdullah, and he won’t squander it. In fact, he’ll put the Huskers on his back if need be, much as he’s done in recent years. The Big Red running game will be most effective in the second half, when Miami’s legs are getting tired. Abdullah will outplay Johnson in the battle of the premier backs, while Kaaya takes a small step back playing at night in Lincoln against a fired up D.
Prediction: Nebraska 33 - Miami 28
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BTN.com
http://btn.com/2014/...football-games/
Sean Merriman: Nebraska 35 - Miami 27
Brent Yarina: Nebraska 31 - Miami 27
Tom Dienhart: Nebraska 29 - Miami 28
Matt Zenitz: Nebraska 30 - Miami 20
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ESPN Big Ten Blog
http://espn.go.com/b...ctions-week-4-3
The Canes have the talent to make it close, but they don’t have the quarterback to steal a game from a big-time opponent on the road yet.
Nebraska 34 - Miami 31
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ESPN ACC Blog
http://espn.go.com/b...k-4-predictions
The Cornhuskers have a big edge on the Hurricanes in the trenches, and that is where this game will be decided. Miami’s defense has played better, but it will have a tough time slowing down Heisman contender Ameer Abdullah on the road in a nationally televised game.
Nebraska 35 - Miami 24
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Athlon Sports
http://athlonsports.com/college-football/acc-2014-week-4-preview-and-predictions
In terms of name value, it doesn’t get much better than this. Two of college football’s iconic programs square off for the first time since the 2001 Rose Bowl on Saturday night. And for both teams, this game is a good opportunity to build momentum before the bulk of conference play starts. Nebraska pounded FAU and Fresno State by a combined score of 110-26 but needed a last-minute miracle to beat McNeese State 31-24. Miami lost its opener to Louisville and rebounded by beating Florida A&M and Arkansas State. Considering the light non-conference schedules for both teams, it’s hard to gauge where both programs are entering Week 4. Running backs Duke Johnson (Miami) and Ameer Abdullah (Nebraska) are two of the best in the nation and will test the opposing defensive lines. But while the spotlight is on Abdullah and Johnson, it’s likely the battle between young quarterbacks Tommy Armstrong (Nebraska) and Brad Kaaya (Miami) will determine which team emerges victorious.
David Fox: Nebraska 38 - Miami 14
Braden Gall: Nebraska 41 - Miami 14
Steven Lassan: Nebraska 31 - Miami 24
Mitch Light: Nebraska 27 - Miami 21
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CBS Sports
http://www.cbssports...s/straight-up/4
Dennis Dodd - N
Jeremy Fowler - N
Jon Solomon - NU
Jerry Palm - NU
Tom Fornelli - NU
Jerry Jinnen - NU
Chip Patterson - NU
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Yahoo! Sports
http://sports.yahoo....tball/picks?w=4
Pat Forde: Nebraska
Graham Watson: Nebraska
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Big Red Wrap-Up
http://netnebraska.o...iami-prediction
Kevin Kugler: Nebraska 34 - Miami 17
Blake Lawrence: Nebraska 35 - Miami 31
Adrian Fiala: Nebraska 37 - Miami 24
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Bleacher Report
http://bleacherrepor...top-25-schedule
Nebraska 34 - Miami 27
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Sporting News
http://www.sportingn...ma-WVU/slide/11
Bill Bender: Nebraska 31 - Miami 17
Ken Bradley: Nebraska 34 - Miami 23
Teddy Greenstein: Nebraska 28 - Miami 24
Mike Griffith: Nebraska 30 - Miami 20
Matt Hayes: Nebraska 30 - Miami 16
Dave Matter: Nebraska 31 - Miami 20
Cory McCartney: Nebraska 20 - Miami 10
Natalie Pierre: Nebraska 23 - Miami 20
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AP - Ralph D Russo
http://collegefootba...eakthrough-wins
Hurricanes vs. Cornhuskers used to mean a national championship was on the line. The difference between ranked and unranked
Nebraska 28 - Miami 20
http://cfn.scout.com/2/1452637.html
Miami (2-1) at Nebraska (3-0) Sept. 20, 8:00, ESPN2
Here's The Deal: Two traditional powerhouses meet in Lincoln for a compelling, blast-from-the-past matchup.
Miami and Nebraska have combined to win 10 national championship, eight since 1983. But building a bridge to the glory days has been difficult for both, especially the Hurricanes. Miami is still feeling its way through the post-NCAA investigation era, while looking for its first ACC crown since joining the league a decade ago. The Canes have bounced back from a Labor Day loss to Louisville by beating Florida A&M and Arkansas State. While the Huskers have been in much better shape in recent years, hardware has been elusive for them as well. And a close call with McNeese State two weeks ago raised worries that another year will pass without a Big Ten title.
Why Miami Might Win: The offense is moving in the proper direction, and coming off its best game. The Canes have plenty of speedy playmakers, like RB Duke Johnson and receivers Stacy Coley and Phillip Dorsett. The missing piece was at quarterback, but rookie Brad Kaaya is fresh off a confidence-building effort that saw him throw for 342 yards and four scores in the Arkansas State game. If Kaaya can stay hot, Miami has the weapons to beat the Huskers to the edge.
Why Nebraska Might Win: Miami lacks the defensive front wall to stop the Husker ground game. Nebraska is averaging 324 rushing yards a game and 7.3 yards per carry, spearheaded by dynamite, do-everything RB Ameer Abdullah and shifty QB Tommy Armstrong. Testament to the team’s backfield depth, four different players have rushed for at least two scores. The Huskers will grind down a mediocre Cane front, creating opportunities for Armstrong to hook up deep with Kenny Bell and Jordan Westerkamp.
Who To Watch Out For: Miami and Nebraska have legitimate superstars on defense. Who leaves a bigger imprint on Saturday night, Husker DE Randy Gregory or Cane LB Denzel Perryman? Gregory is an elite pass-rusher, the likes of which can shatter the confidence of a young quarterback. Perryman is the perfect antidote to the run-heavy Huskers. NFL scouts want to see how both players respond to their toughest test of the season so far.
What’s Going To Happen: Chalk one up for the Big Ten … finally.
This is a marquee opportunity for Abdullah, and he won’t squander it. In fact, he’ll put the Huskers on his back if need be, much as he’s done in recent years. The Big Red running game will be most effective in the second half, when Miami’s legs are getting tired. Abdullah will outplay Johnson in the battle of the premier backs, while Kaaya takes a small step back playing at night in Lincoln against a fired up D.
Prediction: Nebraska 33 - Miami 28
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BTN.com
http://btn.com/2014/...football-games/
Sean Merriman: Nebraska 35 - Miami 27
Brent Yarina: Nebraska 31 - Miami 27
Tom Dienhart: Nebraska 29 - Miami 28
Matt Zenitz: Nebraska 30 - Miami 20
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ESPN Big Ten Blog
http://espn.go.com/b...ctions-week-4-3
The Canes have the talent to make it close, but they don’t have the quarterback to steal a game from a big-time opponent on the road yet.
Nebraska 34 - Miami 31
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ESPN ACC Blog
http://espn.go.com/b...k-4-predictions
The Cornhuskers have a big edge on the Hurricanes in the trenches, and that is where this game will be decided. Miami’s defense has played better, but it will have a tough time slowing down Heisman contender Ameer Abdullah on the road in a nationally televised game.
Nebraska 35 - Miami 24
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Athlon Sports
http://athlonsports.com/college-football/acc-2014-week-4-preview-and-predictions
In terms of name value, it doesn’t get much better than this. Two of college football’s iconic programs square off for the first time since the 2001 Rose Bowl on Saturday night. And for both teams, this game is a good opportunity to build momentum before the bulk of conference play starts. Nebraska pounded FAU and Fresno State by a combined score of 110-26 but needed a last-minute miracle to beat McNeese State 31-24. Miami lost its opener to Louisville and rebounded by beating Florida A&M and Arkansas State. Considering the light non-conference schedules for both teams, it’s hard to gauge where both programs are entering Week 4. Running backs Duke Johnson (Miami) and Ameer Abdullah (Nebraska) are two of the best in the nation and will test the opposing defensive lines. But while the spotlight is on Abdullah and Johnson, it’s likely the battle between young quarterbacks Tommy Armstrong (Nebraska) and Brad Kaaya (Miami) will determine which team emerges victorious.
David Fox: Nebraska 38 - Miami 14
Braden Gall: Nebraska 41 - Miami 14
Steven Lassan: Nebraska 31 - Miami 24
Mitch Light: Nebraska 27 - Miami 21
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CBS Sports
http://www.cbssports...s/straight-up/4
Dennis Dodd - N
Jeremy Fowler - N
Jon Solomon - NU
Jerry Palm - NU
Tom Fornelli - NU
Jerry Jinnen - NU
Chip Patterson - NU
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Yahoo! Sports
http://sports.yahoo....tball/picks?w=4
Pat Forde: Nebraska
Graham Watson: Nebraska
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Big Red Wrap-Up
http://netnebraska.o...iami-prediction
Kevin Kugler: Nebraska 34 - Miami 17
Blake Lawrence: Nebraska 35 - Miami 31
Adrian Fiala: Nebraska 37 - Miami 24
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Bleacher Report
http://bleacherrepor...top-25-schedule
Nebraska 34 - Miami 27
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Sporting News
http://www.sportingn...ma-WVU/slide/11
Bill Bender: Nebraska 31 - Miami 17
Ken Bradley: Nebraska 34 - Miami 23
Teddy Greenstein: Nebraska 28 - Miami 24
Mike Griffith: Nebraska 30 - Miami 20
Matt Hayes: Nebraska 30 - Miami 16
Dave Matter: Nebraska 31 - Miami 20
Cory McCartney: Nebraska 20 - Miami 10
Natalie Pierre: Nebraska 23 - Miami 20
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AP - Ralph D Russo
http://collegefootba...eakthrough-wins
Hurricanes vs. Cornhuskers used to mean a national championship was on the line. The difference between ranked and unranked
Nebraska 28 - Miami 20
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